US Bridges

SR2327 over Varnals Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 2.1 Mi. S. W. Jct. NC87 · Structure no. 000000000010125

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2327 over Varnals Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2327 over Varnals Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2327
CrossesVarnals Creek
Location2.1 Mi. S. W. Jct. NC87
RouteState Highway 2327
Coordinates35.96771, -79.41457
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2016)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2327 over Varnals Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2327 over Varnals Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2327 over Varnals Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2327 over Varnals Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2327 over Varnals Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.